A number of grants are available for people with less than £20,000 in savings who have owned their property for more than three years.

Quick-hit grant

This grant is not means tested, but to qualify you must be over 60 years of age, have less than £20,000 in savings, and own and live in the property for which you are applying for assistance.

Up to £1,000 is available as a one-off payment to carry out emergency or very minor repairs on your property.

This grant is not repayable and multiple claims up to a total of £1,000 can be made over a five year period.

Decorating grant

A one-off, non-secured and non-repayable grant of up to £500 is available to owner-occupiers who are on means tested benefits and are disabled, or are aged 60 years or over and on means tested benefits.

Apply

Our enquiry and application forms are being reviewed; email hia@cambshia.org or phone the Grants Officer on 01223 457958 to request a form.

Contact

For more information email Cambs HIA at hia@cambshia.org or phone 01954 713347 or 713330.